Private Lessons
Private lessons will primarily be scheduled outside of our shop hours OR at the discretion of the instructor.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / [email protected].
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / [email protected].
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $25.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $15.
Classes
Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. All participants need to have their materials purchased before arriving for class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.
September Classes
Building in Lace 2024 Revised Schedule
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WHEN: Wednesdays, 6-8pm
September 11 Oct 2 & 23, Nov 13 (last class) INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $125 Do you want to expand on your knitting skills? Are you ready to venture into lace work? Working over an extended time frame you will learn several new skills and sharpen others at a relaxed pace. Learn new techniques and create a lace shawl without seams. Beads are optional but lovely. It is a dazzler. MATERIALS: Booklet: Building with Lace Booklet available at the shop. Yarn: Refer to the booklet for all specifics for this Lace shawl. Dk yarn is suggested. Needles: SizeUS 6/24” circular needle 4.00mm crochet hook(F) for the provisional cast on. Other tools: 628 No. 6 seed beads, optional Waste yarn for lifelines and cast on, removable markers, cable needle for some parts other misc. accessories HOMEWORK: We are going to start together but you should be sure to purchase the booklet Building in Lace by Michelle Hunter. It is available in our shop. All the specifics are there as to yarn amounts. All materials should be gathered prior to class.You should create a swatch as suggested to begin this class. Bring it to the first class. SKILL LEVEL: Not suitable for beginners. Is suitable for knitters who have learned basic stitches and are ready to challenge themselves to work on this lace project. |
Building Blocks 2024 Revised Schedule
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WHEN: Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Sept. 25, Oct. 16, Nov.6, Dec. 4 & 18, Jan 8 (if needed) INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $125 Hello Beginning Knitters. Building Blocks will be starting again in March. This is a skill builder class where you will learn a variety of new skills and stitches. You can knit a crib size blanket or larger while learning a new skill with each block. Sign up early as spaces fill quickly. A great gift. MATERIALS: Pattern: Purchase the booklet Building Blocks by Michelle Hunter, it is available at the shop. The book is worth the cost with valuable videos, tips and tricks. Yarn: You can use any weight yarn you prefer. The shop sample was made in worsted weight yarn. You will need 1 Skein (@200 yds) for each square in worsted weight yarn, more if you use heavier yarn. Needles: Size: US 7/16” or 8/16” or 24" circular and DPNs US 7 or 8. If you choose a different weight yarn, use the needle size indicated on the ball band. Misc. Tools: scissors, stitch markers, paper, pencil. HOMEWORK: Please get your pattern and materials before coming to class. We will start together. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Knitters. |
Amigurumi Clinic
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WHEN: Saturday, August 24 &
September 14, 9:30 - 11 am INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $30 Have you noticed the new Amigurumi kits in our shop? In this class you will make a mid size Amigurumi animal of your choice. Pick any of our Amigurumi kits and in two sessions you can make it for yourself or for someone special. Each kit contains everything you need to complete your project (hook, filling, etc.). They are not the smallest ones but a good size to start with. MATERIALS: Get an Amigurumi kit from the shop. HOMEWORK: Select any Amigurumi kit from the shop; gather scissors. No other things are necessary, as they are in the kits. SKILL LEVEL: Students must know how to crochet (sc stitch). This is NOT a LEARN TO CROCHET class. |
Pumpkin /Apple Family Hats
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WHEN: Saturday, September 21 &
October 12, 9:30 - 11 am INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $30 Come and join Kathy on Saturday morning to make a child’s or adult fall apple or pumpkin hat. Choose any size hat, newborn to adult, from the free Pumpkin Hats pattern on Ravelry. This will be a fun fall workshop. Kathy will be there to help you make any sizes you choose. MATERIALS: Pattern: The pumpkin-patch family hat is a free pattern on Ravelry. Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice: orange or red for pumpkin or apple; green/brown for stem and leaves. Needles: US 7 or 8, either dpn or circular. You will need dpn to complete the top of the hat. Tools: yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers HOMEWORK: none, but gather your pattern from Ravelry and materials before coming to class. SKILL LEVEL: Students must know how to knit in the round. |
October Classes
Montana Mountain Cowl NEW DATES
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WHEN: Saturdays, October 5 & 19, 9:30 - 11 am
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $30 Be the first to sign up for this class! This is a perfect class for those wanting to expand their skills into 2 color knitting in the round using a variety of pretty, contrasting colors. It can be made with 2 fingering cotton yarns, 2 wool yarns or a combination of both. This lightweight cowl can be made as a gift or for yourself and you can wear it all year round. MATERIALS: Pattern: Montana Mountain Cowl by Andrea Mowry, pattern can be purchased on Ravelry or thru the shop. Yarn: 1 skein each (@400 yd) of 2 contrasting colors, fingering weight yarns (sample made in Herriot Fine and Huasco cotton) Needles: 2 US#5 circular needles (yes, you need 2 circular needles to finish the cowl). Accessories: yarn needle, scissors stitch markers HOMEWORK: Please have all your material ready before coming to class. SKILL LEVEL: Students must be comfortable knitting and purling. |
Crochet a Mini Pumpkin
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WHEN: Sunday, October 6, 1 - 3 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $20 This the season for pumpkins, come join Kathy for a Sunday afternoon of crafting tiny or larger pumpkins for your home decor or to give to friends. Make these cute and easy crocheted pumpkins to bring in Fall and decorate your house for Halloween, Thanksgiving or other fall events. You should know how to crochet the basic chain and hdc stitches. MATERIALS: Pattern: Kathy will provide the pattern. Yarn: 50 grams worsted weight yarn in colors of your choice, green and brown partial balls for stem sections, they can be all green or brown or both colors Hook: 3,5mm crochet Accessories: yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers HOMEWORK: NONE we will work together, and I will provide a pattern for reference. SKILL LEVEL: This is NOT A LEARN TO CROCHET SESSION, but a make along session. |
November Classes
Emotional Support Chicken
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WHEN: Saturday, November 2 & 16, 9:30 – 11 am
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $25 Have you seen the very popular emotional support chicken? Want to make one? Come and join Kathy to knit one of these chicken. It can be made in 3 sizes for adults or children (stuffie). So, join Kathy to make this cute chicken before the holidays. MATERIALS: Pattern: : Poppy The Chicken on Ravelry is a free pattern. Yarn: The chicken can be made in any size S, M or L. The shop sample was made with Encore yarns. 1 skein worsted weight (S) use dpn’s#7 or 2 skeins worsted weight or 1 Bulky #10.5 /16” weight (M) or 2 skeins super bulky (L) #15/16” circular Accessories: safety eyes or black yarn, small amount of red yarn, gold yarn for beak and top. HOMEWORK: Go to Ravelry and get the pattern or come into the store and we will help you to print it out. Get your yarn and needles. NO HOMEWORK. We will start together in class. SKILL LEVEL: This is NOT A LEARN TO KNIT SESSION, but new knitters could try it. |
Monthly Classes and Workshops
Sweater Workshop
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Every 1st Thursday of the month, 5 - 7 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $15 Lisa will be here to lend advice, and support for the many aspects related to sweater construction and completion. Typical sweater details involve: sizing (ease), matching pattern dimensions to your gauge or the other way!, colorwork, short rows, shaping at underarm/shoulder, seaming, fixing mistakes without ripping out entire (very long) rows, charts, brioche and more! NOTE: If your problem is major OR Thursdays don’t work, you can still schedule a private lesson by appointment. Space is limited to 8 participants, so please call/email to reserve your seat. |
Help for Knitting or Crochet Projects
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Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 1-3 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $15 Who is It For: those seeking advice or assistance with knit or crochet. Please email or call (518 861-0038) so that Kathy knows to expect you. Also, it is best to arrive no later than 2:30 pm in order to have enough time. What Kind of Help: basic knit & crochet issues such as reading and understanding patterns, ripping out or picking up stitches, starting a new project, reading patterns, choosing yarn, casting on, binding off concerns. NOTE: If your problem is major OR Sundays don’t work, you can still schedule a private lesson by appointment. This is NOT a session to teach beginning knitting or crochet. (Please check classes page for those classes or private lessons.) |